Actually, I'll often play blues shuffles (the ones with power chords and hammer-ons) with alternate picking. Just works out easier for me.
Actually, I'll often play blues shuffles (the ones with power chords and hammer-ons) with alternate picking. Just works out easier for me.
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There isn't really any special trick to making it work. Just a lot of repitition. I wouldn't be surprised though if many of the things that you think need to be alt picked powerchords are actually alt picked muted single note rhythms that are tabbed incorrectly as powerchords. Thats assuming you're reading from tab. I'm not great at it, but its very doable, just keep on keepin' on! It'll come eventually. I've never really thought about it too much to be honest.
I'm assuming you're talking about palm muting while picking them, right? If so, maybe trying not to tighten the muscles in your hand while playing as much. Keeping your picking hand loose and avoiding a death grip on your pick can help when trying to play anything fast. That, or maybe applying less pressure against the strings while muting too. In any case, keep on rocking .